Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Awards
Timeline
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Johnny bueno

North Hills

Summary

Management professional with strong track record in driving organizational success. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and resource management. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Highly adaptable, reliable, and focused on achieving operational excellence.

Also, Results-driven management professional prepared for role with history of optimizing business processes and driving team success. Known for effective collaboration and commitment to achieving organizational goals. Exhibits strong leadership, strategic planning, and adaptability to changing business needs.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Management Specialist

Produce Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2023 - 07.2025
  • Coordinated cross-functional efforts to execute promotional events effectively, maximizing revenue opportunities.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions regarding product assortment adjustments.
  • Assisted customers in making informed choices about their produce selections, contributing to increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and high-quality products.
  • Collaborated with store management to ensure alignment with overall store goals and objectives.
  • Evaluated team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continued growth and development.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient processes and workflow strategies.
  • Implemented creative merchandising techniques to highlight seasonal items and increase sales.
  • Increased sales of organic produce through targeted marketing initiatives and in-store promotions.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing produce section that attracted customers.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by collaborating closely with distribution centers on order planning and forecasting activities.
  • Optimized staffing levels by creating effective schedules that balanced business needs with employee preferences.
  • Introduced innovative display concepts that enhanced the shopping experience for customers.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety standards and regulations through regular inspections and staff education.
  • Mentored new team members, providing thorough training on produce handling and department procedures.
  • Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
  • Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Sales Specialist

Ralphs Grocery Company
08.1991 - 08.2023
  • -As a produce manager, I managed a team of 7 employees to gain Profit, Minimal shrink loss, A1 Customer service and promote work safety.
  • -Supervisory skills, motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions with full results.
  • -Shrink specialists, As a manager I help other managers manage there departments to have greater growth and less losses. I show them the responsibility's of managing your department, reading vital documents, help sharpen there management skills, and write a great schedule to best suit our customers. And most importantly to have fun.
  • -Directly supervise employees, engage in sales, inventory taking, reconciling cash receipts, monitor sales activities to ensure that our customers receive highly satisfactory service and quality goods.
  • -Collaborate with upper management team to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.

Education

Associate of Arts - AA - Business Administration and Management, General

La Pierce College
Woodland, CA
06-1996

Skills

  • Sales
  • Retail
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Merchandising
  • Food Safety Management System
  • Reliability
  • Inventory Control
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Goal setting
  • Adaptability
  • Sales forecasting

Accomplishments

    Electrical Craft Helper Certified

    Power Jack Certified

    Current Food Handlers Certified

    Culture Champion

    Advanced Culture Champion

    Attending GSF Trucking And Bus School

Certification

  • Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager (CFSHM) - Whole Foods Market Issued 2023-12 - Expires 2028-12 ET20649469
  • Powered Industrial truck(powerjack) certified - Whole Foods Market Issued 2023-08 - Expires 2025-08
  • Electrical craft helper certified - Los Angeles Department of water and power

Awards

johnny bueno - Ralphs Grocery Company Mar 2019 store manager gave us a goal of 5% shrink goal for the year. Got the produce department down to a 3% shrink for the year saving the company over 300,000.0 in losses and ended up profiting in over 1,200,000.00 to the bottom line.(Ebitda.)

Timeline

Produce Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2023 - 07.2025

Sales Specialist

Ralphs Grocery Company
08.1991 - 08.2023

Retail Management Specialist

Associate of Arts - AA - Business Administration and Management, General

La Pierce College